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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.52, 906.48 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.52, 906.48 and 296.24 is: 444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.52 : 906.48 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.52/906.48 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.52x = 906.48 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.52x = 268,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,535.64/604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.21

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